Head Coach
Mike McBride
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About Holy Cross College Basketball
The Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference operates in a unique recruiting ecosystem, tight-knit, competitive, and often overlooked by national scouts who focus on NCAA Division II and III markets. Holy Cross sits within that landscape as a program built on consistency rather than flash, which attracts a specific type of student-athlete: one willing to develop over time in a structured environment. Mike McBride has established a culture centered on fundamentals and basketball IQ. His roster construction emphasizes versatile defenders who can guard multiple positions and ball handlers with decision-making skills. The program doesn't recruit one-dimensional scorers; it builds around contribution across all five players on the floor. This approach means playing time depends heavily on how quickly you grasp system nuances, not just individual scoring ability. Holy Cross plays a deliberate offensive pace with ball movement as the priority. Guards must value assists over volume shooting. Forwards need to understand spacing and can't camp in the paint. The strength of schedule within the CCAC requires consistent execution, margins are tight, and turnovers cost games. The Notre Dame location offers proximity to recruiting pipelines across the Midwest while providing a distinct identity separate from the university down the road. Academic standards are manageable for serious student-athletes, and the coaching staff prioritizes players who treat college as an investment in their future beyond basketball. This program fits players who thrive with direct feedback, value ball movement over isolation, and want to prove themselves in a conference that respects defensive discipline. The recruiting process rewards players who can demonstrate consistent growth and readiness. Florida Coastal Prep's training environment in Fort Walton Beach, FL is designed to produce exactly that profile. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$24,547/yr
Grad rate
72%
Enrollment
639
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $24,547 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $22,017 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $11,369 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $12,647 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $20,499 / year
- $110,001+
- $31,691 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 639
- Average net price
- $24,547 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $37,700 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $37,700 / year
- Graduation rate
- 72%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Calumet College of St. Joseph
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Location Whiting, IN | Enrollment 529 | Avg. net price $18,778 |
Cardinal Stritch University
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Location Charleston, WI | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Governors State University
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Location University Park, IL | Enrollment 2,556 | Avg. net price $15,833 |
Holy Cross College
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Location Notre Dame, IN | Enrollment 639 | Avg. net price $24,547 |
| Indiana University Northwest View program → | Location Gary, IN | Enrollment 2,661 | Avg. net price $5,567 |
Indiana University-South Bend
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Location South Bend, IN | Enrollment 3,933 | Avg. net price $8,607 |
Judson University
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Location Elgin, IL | Enrollment 708 | Avg. net price $19,224 |
Olivet Nazarene University
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Location Bourbonnais, IL | Enrollment 2,603 | Avg. net price $19,978 |
Roosevelt University
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Location , IL | Enrollment 2,849 | Avg. net price $21,512 |
Saint Xavier University
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 3,096 | Avg. net price $10,171 |
St. Ambrose University
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Location Davenport, IA | Enrollment 1,916 | Avg. net price $23,689 |
Trinity Christian College
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Location , IL | Enrollment 820 | Avg. net price $15,155 |
University of St. Francis
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Location Joliet, IL | Enrollment 1,223 | Avg. net price $15,961 |
Viterbo University
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Location La Crosse, WI | Enrollment 1,249 | Avg. net price $22,797 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holy Cross College NAIA?
Yes, Holy Cross College is an NAIA program in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Holy Cross College men's basketball.
What conference is Holy Cross College in?
Holy Cross College competes in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Holy Cross College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $24,547 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Holy Cross College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 639 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Holy Cross College?
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.